Emily-Swerdan-Obituary

Emily "Dolly" Swerdan

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Dearest Aunt Dolly ... Thank you for some of the most beautiful memories of my life -- you, along with your eight siblings and spouses, gave me the most beautiful extended family to remember and treasure -- plus you gave me four great cousins to grow up with -- Stan! Linda! Larry! and Joe! You were so full of energy, laughter, and such a determined positive thinker! I loved your perogies and was always fascinated by your handwriting analysis!!! I Love you so So SO Much and Always Will ....

rest in peace Dolly I will always remember you

Condolences to the family of cousin "Dolly" as I always knew her. Her mother's brother, Tomasz Podpora, was the father of my mother, Bernice "Bee" Podpora Ludwig (1926-2010). I have fond memories of many gatherings at my Aunt Julia's (Dolly's mother's) house on holidays as a child growing up without any grandparents. Aunt Julia was my surrogate grandmother and all her children, Dolly included, were so sweet and kind to my brother and me. Later I have fond memories of family reunions and...

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Emily's Obituaries

SWERDAN, Emily “Dolly” -Of Linden, age 86, died Friday, January 19, 2018 at her residence. 

Funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Steve Wood officiating. 

Visitation 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Monday, January 22, 2018 at the funeral home. 

Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. 

Those desiring may make contributions to the family. 

Visitation 9 a.m. Tuesday until the time of the service at the funeral home. 

Dolly was born in Flint, Michigan on July 29, 1931, the daughter of Alexander and Julia (Podpora) Kovacs. 

She liked to read her Daily Word, watch tv shows, was active with VFW and AMVETS. She also loved spending time with her family and she loved to fly. 

Surviving are children, Stan (Faye) Bell, Linda Bell, Larry (Deb) Bell and Joe (Pam) Bell; 

7 grandchildren, Laurie, Cathy, Sheila, Kate, Susannah, Mary and Emily; 

7 great-grandchildren, Becky, Loki, Luke, Julia, Clara, Alex and Ford; 

twin brother, Emil Kovacs and sister, Alvira Vechell. 

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Joseph Bell, William Pete Swerdan; brothers and sisters, Julia, Mary, John, Elek, Joe and Gabe.

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